Job Summary
Directly reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will provide support the Controller and the Accounting Department with responsibility for our financial statements, budgets, internal controls, and tax compliance issues. Strong communication and technology skills are critical.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting: Participate in the production of monthly accounts, by preparing month end and accounting close entries, reconciliations, and reviews where necessary. Maintain accurate records for entities. Participates in financial reporting to ensure that financial operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business.
Treasury Management: Ensure internal controls on cash expenditures and approvals are maintained and enforced. Oversee AP/AR for the entities.
Participate in financial statement preparation in accordance with general accepting accounting principles (GAAP).
Recommends and participates in changes to systems, policies and procedure to ensure timely and accurate implementation.
Provide overview and support where necessary for Payroll and Construction in Progress.
Assists with external audit requests and inquiries.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university with two (2) to four (4) years of experience; CPA and public accounting is preferred.
Strong knowledge of existing and new regulatory standards (GAAP)
Experience in solar or real estate industries strongly preferred
Strong understanding of economic and banking processes
Diverse background in both public and private accounting practice preferred
Experience with federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Interfaces with customers, vendors and the public. All employees, including Senior and Executive Management, Sales & Finance.
Physical Demands
Conducts work in in a professional office setting or off-site at company marketing events and trade shows. Physical working conditions may involve the following:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Standard Solar is EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled employer.